Recurring phrases Virtue’s senses:

“All alone in tower she prays,

Lurid talk, cruel innuendo

Audible outside her window,

Sneering soundtrack of final days.“

Finally Virtue consults oracle about disturbing words, describes how she hears them each night in her rest. “Celestial messages warn of what may happen, not what necessarily will happen.” Oracle states calmly. “Clearly you risk censure, imprisonment, even a deatth sentence if you don’t remain extremely mindful of your actions in the near future.” Virtue blanc... Show more